EFFECTIVE (2)

effective (2). Effective, n. an able man, a soldier fit for duty

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Ef‐fect″ive, n. 1. 1. That which produces a given effect; a cause. Jer. Taylor.
2. 2. One who is capable of active service.
He assembled his army — 20,000 effectives — at Corinth. W. P. Johnston. 3. 3. [[F. effectif real, effective, real amount.]] (Com.) Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; — a term used in many parts of Europe. Simmonds.